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Past Time for Change: Securing Women's Health and Rights

Adrienne Germain | Posted 01.09.2009 | Living


Adrienne Germain

Based on decades of international work, we know that there will be no global peace or security until we secure every woman's right to a just and healthy life.

Twilight, Britney Spears and Grand Theft Auto: The Key to Obama's Foreign Policy?

Hoyt Hilsman | Posted 01.04.2009 | World


Hoyt Hilsman

Instead of showcasing the creativity, diversity and openness of American society, we have been arrogantly lecturing the rest of humanity about freedom and democracy.

Does Travel Really Matter Anyway?

Kim Mance | Posted 12.11.2008 | Living


Kim Mance

Travel activates parts of ourselves that might otherwise remain dormant; it also relieves fears, and promotes understanding.

Pride and Prejudice: Thank God Obama is Married to a Woman

Disgrasian | Posted 12.07.2008 | Politics


Disgrasian

So this is what it's like to feel proud to be an American again. And at the very same time, we are supremely filled with shame as Californians.

Expat No More? Proud to be an American Abroad

Vivian Norris de Montaigu | Posted 12.06.2008 | Politics


Vivian Norris de Montaigu

This election was an international one, and we Americans have sent a strong message to the entire planet that we not only want change, but that we can and have taken back our country.

An International Community Endorsement for Obama

Meghan Peters | Posted 12.05.2008 | Politics


Meghan Peters

When it comes down to it, Obama's success in foreign policy won't be measured by his experience, but by the world's perception of his ideals and integrity.